Lens-Artists Challenge – Alone Time

If I look back at the number of things I try to squeeze in a day, I’d always conclude I have no free time so no point in even thinking about alone time… But it’s not entirely true. I’ve realised my alone time is spent with my camera, going to places I know so well and that always manage to surprise me.

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There isn’t a place I love more to spend those precious moments alone than Pollok Park. And the love is so profound that some of my family time is also spent there. Its constant presence is reassuring, the place I use to track the seasons coming and going, where I’ve learnt so much about Nature and how different it can be here. And, the wonderful Burrell Collection and Pollok House to lose myself in beautiful works of art.

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Lately, I’ve taken into Sunday morning walks in the city centre before I go to work. It gives me a chance to unwind a bit before going in and it keeps me fit. I’ve discovered so many new murals, enjoyed looking up at the unique architecture of this city, mourned buildings I loved that are no longer there, exasperated at the lack of care for the history of some places. I’m recording these places before they disappear, in the quiet of the morning, by myself.

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Finally, my small garden, where I’ve developed a green thumb I never knew I had. Where I enjoy talking to my plants, the bees and myself. Where I leave twigs for the birds to build their nests. Where I find inspiration in the smells of my herbs and flowers. Where I tire myself out but feel so much to be happy and proud of.

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And after this alone time, the time is to be spent with my family, even if it’s just by sharing the same space but still doing our own thing. There’s never enough time, we need to be wise about what we do with it.

Please visit this week’s host, Ann-Christine, for the beautiful and thoughtful prompt for this challenge. Truly inspirational. Remember to link to her original post and tag Lens-Artists so we can easily find you.

Many thanks to Bren for hosting last week, the challenge really opened my eyes to possibilities I usually wouldn’t consider and the wonderful responses to it just confirmed it. Next week is Tina’s turn to lead us with Finding Peace so please have a look at her beautiful site. Until then, take care.

If you want to know more about the Lens-Artists Challenge, click here.

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